2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2006 Kia Picanto and 2006 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Jimny (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 965 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2006 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Suzuki Jimny (104 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Picanto | 2006 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Kia | Suzuki |
Model | Picanto | Jimny |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |